The annual Dubai World Cup takes place at the Meydan Racecourse in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The event is considered one of the most prestigious horse races in the world, with a total prize pool of $35 million, making it the world's richest horse race. The race is held on the last Saturday in March, and attracts some of the best horses and jockeys from around the globe.
The first Dubai World Cup was held in 1996, and has been held annually ever since. The race is open to horses aged four years and older, and is run over a distance of 2,000 meters (about 1.25 miles).
The race is contested on a dirt track, considered one of the fastest in the world.
The Dubai World Cup is part of the Dubai World Cup Night, which includes nine other horse races, making it one of the largest horse racing events in the world. In addition to the horse races, the event also features a variety of other entertainment and activities, such as live music, food and drink, and shopping.
The international event has attracted some of the world's top horses over the years, including American Pharoah, who won the race in 2018, and California Chrome, who won the race in 2016. Many of the horses that compete in the Dubai World Cup also compete in other prestigious horse races around the world, such as the Kentucky Derby and the Breeders' Cup.
The Dubai World Cup is not only a horse race, but also a cultural and social event. The Meydan Racecourse, is a state-of-the-art facility that includes luxury boxes, dining and shopping areas, and even a hotel attracting a diverse crowd of horse racing fans, as well as locals and tourists alike.
The event has helped to raise the profile of horse racing in the region and has also helped to attract international investment in the industry.
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